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Business Confidence Signals Progress
Friday, 31 January 2025, 8:20 am | New Zealand Government
“The latest ANZ Business Outlook survey, released yesterday, shows business confidence and expected own activity are ‘still both very high’.” The survey reports business confidence fell eight points to +54 in January, while expected own activity eased ... More >>
Setting New Zealand’s Second International Climate Target
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 8:15 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand will reduce emissions by 51 to 55 per cent compared to 2005 levels, by 2035. More >>
Major Negotiations With Iwi Of Taranaki Conclude
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 5:44 pm | New Zealand Government
“This Bill addresses the historical grievances endured by the eight iwi of Taranaki, and the longstanding association Ngā Iwi o Taranaki have with their ancestral mountains." More >>
Relentless Focus On Literacy & Numeracy At School
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 2:13 pm | New Zealand Government
A world-leading education system is a key driver to economic growth. We want all children to be proficient and confident in reading, writing and maths so they grow up and live the lives they want. More >>
Ministers Welcome Kāinga Ora’s Revised Approach To Wool Carpets
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 2:06 pm | New Zealand Government
“In 2024 Kāinga Ora issued requests for tender (RFTs) seeking bids from suppliers to carpet their properties,” Mr Bishop says. More >>
Barnardos Decision Reversed
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 12:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Over the last year, Oranga Tamariki has been reviewing its contracts to address under-utilised or under-performing services, remove the duplication of services being provided, and align services to its core business priorities. More >>
New School Lunch Programme Serves Up First Healthy Lunches
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 12:22 pm | New Zealand Government
“As schools open in 2025, the programme will deliver nutritious meals to around 242,000 students, every school day. On today’s menu from the School Lunch Collective is beef pasta bolognaise in classic tomato sauce,” Associate Education Minister ... More >>
Hawke’s Bay Patients To Benefit From New And Improved Radiology And Cancer Treatment Services
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 12:10 pm | New Zealand Government
This investment of $29.3m in the Hawke’s Bay Radiology Refurbishment and Expansion Project is made possible due to the Government’s record $16.68 billion investment in health. More >>
Customs’ Levies Legislation Passes First Reading
Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 9:44 pm | New Zealand Government
“The bill is about improving the system - it doesn’t change or increase rates of existing charges or introduce new charges,” Customs Minister Casey says. More >>
Citizenship Applications Completed By 54 Per Cent In December
Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Government
The more adaptable workforce is better able to respond to fluctuations in demand for different products, leading to increased productivity and better outcomes for New Zealanders. More >>
Speed Limit Reduction Reversals Begin
Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 9:42 am | New Zealand Government
“Where Labour was about slowing New Zealand down, the coalition Government is all about making it easier for people and freight to get from A to B as quickly and efficiently as possible, which will help drive economic growth and improved productivity.” More >>
Budget Will Be Delivered On 22 May
Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 9:22 am | New Zealand Government
“This year’s Budget will drive forward the Government’s plan to grow our economy to improve the incomes of New Zealanders now and in the years ahead." More >>
PM Emphasises Importance Of Growth In 2025
Tuesday, 28 January 2025, 2:09 pm | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon today laid out the Government’s growth agenda in his Statement to Parliament. More >>
Students Are Back At School
Monday, 27 January 2025, 1:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Schools are now required to record and submit student attendance every day for public reporting. The publication process of attendance data from the new dashboard will be faster and allow quicker responses to low attendance. More >>
Going For Growth: New Rules For Visiting Tourists
Monday, 27 January 2025, 1:12 pm | New Zealand Government
Tourism is New Zealand’s second largest export earner generating revenue of almost $11 billion and creating nearly 200,000 jobs. Tourism Minister Louise Upston says digital nomad visas are becoming more common as ways of working become increasing ... More >>
Housing Minister Opens New Epuni Development
Monday, 27 January 2025, 10:35 am | New Zealand Government
The development features a mix of one-bedroom apartments, accessible homes, and larger family homes to house Kāinga Ora tenants, as well as the affordable homes. More >>
Trade And Investment Minister To Hold Trans-Tasman Discussion
Sunday, 26 January 2025, 2:11 pm | New Zealand Government
“This will be an opportunity to explore ways to deepen CPTPP trade,” Mr McClay says. Australia is the current chair of New Zealand’s leading trade agreement – the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). More >>
Commissioner Recommends Panel Inquire Into Judge’s Conduct
Friday, 24 January 2025, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Government
The Judicial Conduct Commissioner has recommended a Judicial Conduct Panel be established to inquire into and report on the alleged conduct of acting District Court Judge Ema Aitken in an incident last November, Attorney-General Judith Collins said. More >>
Schools To Accelerate Maths Achievement
Friday, 24 January 2025, 1:28 pm | New Zealand Government
Schools participating will receive funding for staff involved based on the number of children taking part. It will be used to pay for staffing as well as cover costs associated with an AI tutoring tool. An evaluation of the trial will inform how to ... More >>
New Diplomatic Appointments
Friday, 24 January 2025, 11:09 am | New Zealand Government
“Our diplomats play an important role in ensuring New Zealand’s interests are maintained and enhanced across the world,” Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says. More >>
